Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Prunus virginiana
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Chokecherry
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Chokecherry
Pfeifengras
In French
Chokecherry
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Chokecherry
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Chokecherry
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Chokecherry
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
chokecherry
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Chokecherry and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.